SIMPLY AFFORDABLE QUALITY IN HAND CRAFTED AUSTRALIAN TOOLS

HNT Gordon now has a youtube channel which will be updated with videos on how to set up our tools, tips and how to use them in the production of furniture. So check us out using the link to the left.

Some nice work by a fellow making a work bench out seaoned Tallowwood. "Finish on surface is straight off trying plane then just a bit of raw linseed oil. I didn't use smoothing plane seen its a work bench. But I'm more than satisfied with the finish from the trying plane. Thanks for such a quality tool. Andrew"

Terry,

I own your smoothing plane, spokeshave and tail vise and I've just ordered your smaller curved spokeshave made from bendee. I couldn't be more impressed and and besotted with your tools, fantastic work Terry and co.

Daniel.

Terry

"Received the dado plane today. Plane arrived in great shape and I had it cutting a test dado within a couple of minutes. I have to say this is one of the finest tools I have ever used. First off, having the left side of the plane as the fence side is genius for a right hander like myself. If you nail on a wood guide then you are pulling the plane into the guide as you push it along, this enables total control in keeping the sole running flat and true thereby insuring a flat bottom. I set for a 3/16 deep dado and checked it with a starrett double square, it was dead nuts all the way. No need for the router plane to insure flatness. The quality and accuracy of this plane has exceeded my expectations on all counts. I'm really pissed that I didn't buy this year's ago! Oh, the blade was fantastically sharp and true, you never see that in new planes unless you go to one of the custom infill makers and shell out mega bucks for a tool. My impression is that you are bringing to market handplanes that are made at exceptional levels of quality while hitting a price point that is reasonable and affordable by serious woodworkers, amazing! I don't particularly care for a computerized digital world but it did allow me to find reviews of your tools, your website and Derek Cohens website. After reading Derek's comments then I made the purchase. If only you were attending the Handworks event here in Iowa next month, that would be a treat. Suffice it to say I am extremely happy and impressed with the dado plane and I plan to purchase other tools from you in the future. Please extend my thanks to all who work with you to make these tools. Thanks Terry, Mark"

Follow this link below to an Aussie fellow Steve Hay as he goes through the process of making a Mitered Shooting board.

Terry, Thank you for the smoothing plane (HSS) and the trying plane (TS). I have just finished a dining table in blackwood and silky oak and the customer is drooling over the finish (so am I), thanks to your planes. I think the expected saving in sandpaper will cover the capital cost in no time at all. My next purchase is likely to be a spoke shave: probably the curved sole but I would appreciate any thoughts you have on the pros and cons. I might also get a spare tool steel blade for the smoothing plane (the HSS blade is taking me a long time to re-hone). I notice you will be at the Melbourne Timber and Working With Wood Show in October. Is this a good time to purchase or is it better to order on the web? Thanks again for superbly crafted equipment. Bill Hunter